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Chanukkah Party

So much fun for all!

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Confirmation Classes

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Bernard Nelson Award

for Outstanding Temple Member

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High Holy Days

Shofar Blowing Class

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Celebrating 40 Years

with Rabbi Abramson

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Youth Trip to Israel

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Purim Shpiel

In a Barbie World

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Happy Hanukkah

Lighting Our GIANT Menorah

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Temple Shalom Emeth

 

Temple Shalom Emeth: A Welcoming Reform Jewish Community in Burlington Massachusetts

We are a vibrant and welcoming Reform Jewish congregation. We provide a rich spectrum of opportunities for our members to express their Judaism through worship, education, music, community service, and social events.

The Yard Sale is Coming! The Yard Sale is Coming!

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 8:30am-12:30pm

How can you help make the upcoming fundraising yard sale a success? By contributing your help and your stuff. 

Drop Off Your Stuff:
Monday, Sept. 1, 12-4pm,
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 6:30-8:30pm
Thursday, Sept. 4, 6:30-8:30pm

Volunteer and/or Shop at the Yard Sale – Sunday, Sept. 7, 8:30-12:30pm

Volunteers are needed to assist with pricing and setting up for the sale, work at the yard sale itself, help with clean-up after it ends, and drive the leftovers to nearby donation sites.

What to donate? – Big sellers are household items, sporting goods, dishes, glassware, silverware, jewelry, bicycles, linens, toys, baby items, books, small furniture (emphasis on small), lawn tools, and knick-knacks (aka tchotchkes). Please, no clothes, stuffed animals, or furniture

Please contact the Temple to let us know how you can help with the fundraising yard sale. Thank you very much!

Shabbat Services

We conduct Shabbat Services most Friday nights, starting at either 6:30pm or 7:00pm.  All are Welcome!

Upcoming Shabbat Services

Contact us for times, themes and more information!
 

Friday, August 22

Friday, Sept 5

Friday, Sept 12

Friday, Sept 19

Friday, Sept 26 

Upcoming Holidays and Events

August 24 – TSE Open House! 
Sept 7 – Yard Sale
Sept 22 – Erev Rosh Hashanah
Sept 23 – Rosh Hashanah
Sept 24 – Rosh Hashanah
Oct 1 – Kol Nidrei
Oct 2 – Yom Kippur

Rabbi in the News

Federated Church Hosts Conversation on Immigration

 

See what’s been happening at Temple Shalom Emeth!

There’s something for everyone at Temple Shalom Emeth!

  • Tikvah (in-person group for those struggling with the events in Israel)
  • Book Club
  • Ping Pong Group
  • Walking Club
  • FAAB (Free as a Bird Empty Nesters Group)
  • L’chaim Group luncheons (for retirees)
  • Social Justice Committee
  • Religious School
  • Sisterhood
  • Brotherhood
  • Youth Group

Learn more about our community’s groups!

Annual Appeal

Click here to donate to our Annual Appeal

 

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